FRANKFURT -- BMW and Audi are planning to undertake completely different methods for electrifying their flagship sedans.

BMW's next-generation 7 Collection will probably be accessible with a full-electric drivetrain along with plug-in hybrid, gasoline and diesel variations, CEO Oliver Zipse mentioned on March 18 on the automaker's annual accounts press convention. 

The electrical 7 sequence could be a competitor to the Tesla Mannequin S and the upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQS anticipated to launch in the midst of the subsequent yr.

Zipse didn't give a timeline for the rollout of the brand new 7 sequence. Manufacturing of the 7 Collection EV is predicted to start within the second half of 2022 and be launched first in China and Europe, Automotive Information reported.

Audi is backing away from its preliminary thought of constructing its next-generation A8 range-topping sedan a battery-electric automobile. As a substitute the A8 may have a plug-in hybrid model as an electrified choice.

Audi growth chief Hans-Joachim Rothenpieler mentioned the automaker determined in opposition to a...